Gimmick or ambassador for blind people?
( BBC 13-Jun-08 )
The arrival of a blind contestant in the UK's Big Brother house has already sparked a great deal of interest. But Damon Rose, who is himself blind, says he will be under great scrutiny.
Why eye care needs closer examination
( 24-Apr-08 )
A lack of joined-up thinking from the relevant professionals has often resulted in poor service for patients, however, the UK Vision Strategy is now encouraging cooperation and awareness.
Keep An Eye On Allergies This Season
( MNT 23-Apr-08 )
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from the miseries of allergies, with allergic reactions involving the eyes a common complaint. For many, symptoms of eye allergies can be so uncomfortable and irritating that they interfere with job performance, impede leisure-time and sports activities, and curtail vacations.
Rudd all ears for bionic eye project
( australian 21-Apr-08 )
The bionic eye is still under development but clinical proof of the concept is expected within three years. PM Kevin Rudd said he would back the project. "Given the challenge of blindness ... this is a huge public good that we should be engaged in," he said.
'Blind Dave' completes final race
( BBC 15-Apr-08 )
A blind man who set himself a worldwide challenge to run seven marathons in seven days has finished his final run.
New Gel Could Make Eye Injections A Thing Of The Past
( MNT 18-Sep-07 )
Research shows that a new gel for under the eyelid could provide an innovative way of delivering drugs to treat age-related retinal diseases such as wet macular degeneration - potentially making some invasive eye injections a thing of the past.
Blind pilot's 600mph jet flight
( BBC News 23-Aug-07 )
A blind pilot flies a fighter jet at more than 600mph performing rolls and loops in a bid to create a new world record.
Blindness worry after drug delay
( BBC News 21-Aug-07 )
An eye patient fears he will go blind within months, while waiting for a drug he says he needs.
Project Magnify Offers Low-vision Children Chance To Catch Up Quicker To Peers
( Medical University of South Carolina 21-Aug-07 )
The answer to teaching a legally blind child in a South Carolina public classroom traditionally has been large-print books and materials for that child's use. Results from a recent study suggest that optical aids work better in improving the reading abilities and skills of visually impaired children than large-print books.
Research on Surgical Technique For Implantable Telescope
( Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 21-Aug-07 )
Recent studies have explored the use of an implantable prosthetic device -- an implantable miniature telescope -- for end-stage age-related macular degeneration.
Recovery In Adult Eyes Damaged In Early Development
( University of Maryland, College Park 21-Aug-07 )
Contrary to accepted dogma, a University of Maryland researcher has developed a method that allows an adult to recover function in an eye that has been damaged and dysfunctional throughout life.
RNIB Funds Legal Action Against PCT For Illegal Ban On Sight-saving Treatments, UK
( RNIB 8-Aug-07 )
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is funding legal action against a Primary Care Trust for operating an illegal blanket ban on providing sight-saving treatments.
Increased Mortality Risk In Visually Impaired Adults
( JAMA and Archives Journals 24-Jul-07 )
Individuals age 49 and older with cataract and those age 49 to 74 years with age-related macular degeneration appear to have higher mortality rates over an 11-year period than those without such visual impairments.
Blind People Are 'Serial Memory' Whizzes
( Cell Press 1-Jul-07 )
Compared to people with normal vision, those who were blind at birth tend to have excellent memories.
Advocates Ask Fashion Industry To Support Braille Clothing Tags; Talking Web Site
( Rochester Institute of Technology 24-Jun-07 )
Imagine coordinating your wardrobe in the dark. It's not something Armani, Prada or Fendi think about when designing clothes.
Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections Serious Complication After Corrective Eye Surgery
( American Journal of Ophthalmology 17-Apr-07 )
Educational And Motivational Video For Low Vision Patients Needs More Personal Interaction
( Schepens Eye Research Institute 27-Mar-07 )
Genetic Testing Sheds Light On Degenerative Eye Disease
( University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center 25-Feb-07 )
ARVO Annual Meeting 2007 Draws Spotlight On Aging Eye
( Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 25-Feb-07 )